TCL

 

TCL is the fastest-growing TV brand in the world, offering the first AI (Artificial Intelligence) TV. TCL offers Smart TVs, 4K, 8K and HDR-capable models at preposterously low prices.

TCL is a fast-growing consumer electronics company and leading player in the global TV industry. Founded in 1981, it now operates in over 160 markets globally. According to Sigmaintell, TCL ranked 2nd in the global TV market in terms of sales volume in 2019. TCL specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio and smart home products.

TCL's Performance in Global Market

2Ranking in Global TV Sales Volume

22Manufacturing Facilities

28R&D Centers, Over 10 Joint Laboratories

160+Countries and Regions of Business Coverage

75,000Employees Worldwide

TCL MILESTONES

81

TCL, originally registered as TTK Home Appliances Co. Limited, was founded.

1999

TCL went global and entered the Vietnam market.

04

TCL Corporation went public. Acquired Thomson TV and Alcatel mobile phones.

07

TCL reorganized its European business units and released new brand strategies.

08

TCL produced its first LCD module.

09

TCL completed the infrastructure of 8.5th gen LCD panel for its subsidiary CSOT. Introduced the world’s first 3D Internet TV. TCL became No.1 TV exporter in domestic market

10

TCL maintained No. 1 among TV brands in domestic market with a brand value of USD 6.46 billion.

11

TCL-CSOT 8.5th Generation LCD panel line started production.

12

TCL-CSOT released the 110- inch screen

13

TCL entered the North America TV market.

14

TCL initiated the “Double+” strategic transformation that brought together two concepts “Smart + Internet” and “Products + Services”, and restructured its overall business into 11 business divisions: 7 divisions for products, 3 divisions for services and one division for venture capital and investment.

15

TCL was named “Global TV Brand Top 20”, “Global Top 50 CE Brands” and “Top 10 China CE Brands” by IDG.

TCL received titles of “Global TV Brand Top 20”, “Global Top 50 CE Brands” from IDG. TCL became official sponsor of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

16

TCL celebrated its 35th anniversary.

TCL and SEMP founded the joint venture SEMP TCL in Brazil.

TCL received the Quantum Dot Technology Gold Award of 2016 IFA Product Technical Innovation Awards.

TCL became the Official Home Theater Supplier (Official TV) of NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.

TCL- CSOT started construction of the top generation of TFT-LCD panel production line G11, known as t6, with a total investment of USD 6.56 billion.

17

TCL became IDG’s 2016-2017 Global Top 50 CE Brands at CES 2017.

TCL X1 TV, X2 TV Series and RC800 Series Remote received the iF Design Award 2017.

TCL C2 Series received Red Dot Award: Product Design.

TCL’s C70 TV won the “BEST BUY 2017-2018” from EISA.

TV XESS/85 X6 won “Quantum Dot Technology Gold Award”, a 2017 IFA Product Technical Innovation Award.

TCL established joint venture with leading Argentine home appliance brand RV.

18

Football superstar Neymar Jr. became TCL’s Global Brand Ambassador.

CSOT joint-invested USD 6.03 billion in its second G11 panel production line, known as t7.

TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited officially changed its company name to TCL Electronic Holding Limited.

TCL announced global partnership with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

TCL’s X8 won “Display Technology Gold Award”, a 2018 IFA Product Technical Innovation Award

2019

TCL becomes the regional partner of the CONMEBOL Copa América Brasil 2019 TCL started construction on new integrated manufacturing base in Binh Duong, Vietnam ESPN and TCL unite to create ‘Born a Legend’ video series to inspire global community through sports.